Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B82: Testing requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
13 January 1978 
Publication where the measure is specified
statutory instrument 41 of 1978 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Sawn softwood timber: Stress-graded Structural timber and timber for frame wall construction 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 
Description of the measure
In the case of proof-graded 50 mm x 76 mm timber, test each piece in the sample in accordance with appendix C of ZWS 257.1. In the case of other mechanically stress-graded timber test each piece in the sample in accordance with ZWS 218 and verify that the lot has been correctly stress-graded./ 
Reference of the measure
Article 5.2, p. 10 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
4407 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. Yes Sawn softwood timber: stress-graded    
Description
Sawn softwood timber: stress-graded 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world